Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in North Suburbs

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in North Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Primo Italian American Cuisine

4.8

4.8 (1851)

$31 to $50

Italian

Gurnee

About the restaurant

Winner of 2016, 2017, 2018 Best Steakhouse, Best Italian Restaurant, Best Seafood Restaurant Best Martini, Best Romantic Restaurant, Best Unique Salad, Best Vegetarian Cuisine, Best Place to Dance, and Best Venue for Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties. Winner of 2016 Best New Restaurant.
Primo sure does live up to it's name!

PRIMO (meaning “The Best” in Italian) is our interpretation of the marriage of a classic American steakhouse and a signature Italian restaurant.

Replete with soaring ceilings, Italian marble, and custom furniture, PRIMO's grand and dramatic dining instantly sets a luxurious yet comfortable tone. The atmosphere is rivaled only by the menu, which is composed of both Prime and Grass Fed steaks, chops, and classic Italian dishes inspired by the vast regions of Italy. PRIMO's menu is both familiar and sophisticated, and complimented perfectly by our 100+ bottle wine list.

Top review

JackHvip

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent dining experience as always. Food is superb and the staff are incredible!

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Popular dish

Lobster Linguine

Mickey Finns Brewery

4.8

4.8 (231)

$30 and under

Brewery

Libertyville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Illinois oldest craft brewer and brewpub. Serving up many of your pub style favorites, Mickey Finns Brewery is the place to go for lunch or dinner in historic downtown Libertyville. Try the fish and chips, homemade thin crust pizza or any of our burger/sandwich offerings. With over 12 handcrafted Mickey Finn's beers on tap, plus a full array of drinks, cocktails and wine there is something for everybody. Brunch served every Saturday and Sunday 11am -3pm. Walk-ins welcome too..

If you want to catch the big game, Mickey Finns Brewery also has you covered, with over 14- 70" tv's in bar and dining room. Order up some appetizers (wings, pretzels, beer nuggets and more). Let your server know what your favorite beer is and settle in to enjoy what's on screen. Family owned and operated.

Karaoke every Thursday night, live music on Fridays and Saturday. 9:30pm
*Outdoor seating availability and reservations are weather permitting*

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Billvip

Dined 5 days ago

Food and service was excellent. Jillian was our server and did an awesome job, as always.

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Popular dish

Buffalo Chicken Caesar

Popular dish

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Experience

All You Can Eat Fish and Chips every Friday!

Del Rio

4.8

4.8 (1137)

$30 and under

Italian

Highwood

About the restaurant

Come enjoy our family's nearly 100 year-old Northern Italian restaurant.

Whether you dine with us in our main dining room, the Terrace or upstairs in what was once our family's home, we warmly welcome you. If you're looking for that special restaurant where you can take a a breath from the fast lane and go back to a time when restaurants were not part of a chain and the owner became a friend, the food was always great, and as my grandmother said, "You feel better for coming"....then you've found the right spot. We combine the classic Italian Menu and new creative dishes, with full attention to both. If you enjoy fine wine, you've found a new home. Our cellar contains well over 3,500 choices dating from the late 1800's.

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DAVIDvip

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

What an amazing room! Old School elegant and inviting. Food was outstanding. They had a live quartet and the owner sang along. A very special place!

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Popular dish

Ravioli

Stefani Prime

4.8

4.8 (2209)

$31 to $50

Steak

Lincolnwood

About the restaurant

Stefani Prime (Italian) brings Chicago dining; experience to Lincolnwood in a modern and comfortable environment. It offers prime cuts, the freshest seafood, signature Italian dishes and more. More than just a steakhouse, the name Stefani Prime is a nod to offering the best of everything from premium fare to top notch service. Stefani Prime is a collaborative effort between famed restaurateur Phil Stefani, wife Karen (owner of Inspired Catering & Events), and their children Gina and Anthony, the next generation of the Stefani restaurant group.

Right off the Edens expressway, Stefani Prime is the ideal meeting place where the North Shore meets the city with guests enjoying a “city dining” experience without having to battle the downtown traffic and parking challenges.

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Davidvip

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful evening with excellent service. Would return in a heartbeat.

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4.7

4.7 (1602)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Highwood

About the restaurant

Longitud315 is the life-long dream of Chef Tony Castillo. A concept that was born as a result of his childhood memories cooking side to side with his grandmother. She taught him that cooking wasn’t about just cooking a dish, but great cooking that comes from the heart. Chef Tony’s wish is to transmit his passion for cooking in every single dish and for each of our patrons to have the most memorable dining experience...

Chef Tony brings to the North Shore and to all food lovers a new fusion of South American flavors with exotic Venezuelan, Argentinian, Brazilian, Ecuadorian and Peruvian flavors...

TO REQUEST ROOFTOP PLEASE CONTACT US @ (847) 926-7495

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Larry

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food. Attentive staff. Relaxing atmosphere. All around Pleasant.

Tocco

4.7

4.7 (288)

$30 and under

Italian

Winnetka

About the restaurant

Good Food, Good Wine, Good Shoes, Makes Life Better.

Born in Naples, Italy and raised in Milan, Bruno Abate was inspired at an early age by his parents for his passion for food and fashion. Bruno opened his first company in Milan, selling fish and caviar to high-end restaurants. His extensive travels around the world helped him appreciate fine food and design and eventually led him to Chicago in 1999, where he combined his passions. In Chicago, Bruno brought together his vision to marry authentic Italian cuisine with a modern design when he opened his first restaurant Follia, in the meatpacking district and currently, Tocco in Winnetka.

The concept was simple, make authentic Italian Cuisine with the finest ingredients and give diners an experience like they were in Italy.

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Rebeccavip

Dined 5 days ago

Best pasta in town! I’ve never had a bad pasta dish there, so fresh and delicious. Only knock on the restaurant is that service is very slow, expect a long dinner.

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Popular dish

Lasagna Bolognese

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Gurnee

4.7

4.7 (1627)

$30 and under

American

Gurnee

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Amanda

Dined 2 days ago

Heidi was fabulous as always! BBQ chicken salad and Dana’s chicken were delicious.

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Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Vernon Hills

4.6

4.6 (529)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Vernon Hills

About the restaurant

Welcome to Perry's in Vernon Hills, Illinois! Step into our vibrant atmosphere where the essence of our Rare and Well Done® experience comes to life. Take in our stunning wine wall, unwind at our lively Bar 79®, and bask in the inviting ambiance of our cozy outdoor patio. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply savoring a night out, our elegant private dining rooms provide the perfect setting. Indulge in our award-winning cuisine, featuring signature dishes crafted with care and precision. Our dedicated staff ensures that every aspect of your visit, from the moment you arrive to the last bite, is nothing short of exceptional. Join us and discover why Perry's is more than just a restaurant—it's a culinary destination where unforgettable memories are made.

Top review

Jamesvip

Dined 4 days ago

Our meals were outstanding again. Service was impeccable. The Senior Menu is truly a fantastic bargain - we are fans of the Perry’s dining experience.

Moretti's - Morton Grove

4.5

4.5 (603)

$30 and under

Italian

Morton Grove

About the restaurant

Moretti's is Pizza and So Much More!
Based in classic Italian and American cuisine with modern innovations, Moretti's menu features award winning thin crust and Chicago-style deep dish pizza with more than 20 different toppings, house made meatballs and freshly sliced Italian Beef, "Mile High Lasagna," with homemade layers of fresh pasta, marinara and four cheeses, unique pasta specialties and numerous chef-inspired daily specials. The menu also includes chicken, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, signature salads, grilled specialties and more. There are dedicated Vegan and Gluten Free Menus, as well as keto and vegetarian selections.
Moretti's Pizza was voted "Best of the Best" in the Chicago areas biggest diners' poll - Daily Herald "Best of the Best."
Moretti's offers dine-in, takeout and Moretti's in-house "Faster, Hotter, Happier" delivery team, as well as full service off-site catering and hosted events at the restaurant in private rooms, with complete event planni

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Marciavip

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Great service and big menu. The outside patio was perfect.

The Hampton Social - Skokie

4.5

4.5 (1825)

$31 to $50

American

Skokie

About the restaurant

The Hampton Social - Skokie is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, just north of Chicago. The Hampton Social offers our signature "Rosé All Day" lounge, a lively bar, outdoor seating, main dining room and private dining spaces. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch

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Scottvip

Dined 4 days ago

We so enjoy Hampton Social. Food is tasty, service has always been good, and it's a genuine surprise to find a good restaurant in a mall. The location makes it a solid destination for work lunches (many clients are in and around Skokie/Evanston) and nights out with my wife (great theater, movies and shopping nearby). We're fans!

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